Dark Chocolate Crunch Bars
Oh yes…..dark chocolate LOVE right here! These chocolatey and crunchy bars are a great anytime snack made with real-food ingredients and not to mention so tasty.
Why buy store bought when you can make these beauties in your own kitchen? Super simple, no fuss and fun to make for the whole family. Most store brands are chock full of chemicals, added sugars and other additives in keeping it fresh on those shelves. But you can easily empower yourself in choosing better options by either reading those labels very carefully or just creating your own at home. The best part is that it does not involve the oven. this recipe is a base in customizing your own signature snack. You may either replace or add in other ingredients such as nut-butters, dried fruits, extracts or even essential oils for flair. It’s all up to you in how you would like to create your tasty treat. Just have fun and get creative in the kitchen. A great snack for a party or your family.
High quality dark chocolate and coconut oil have many health benefits for the mind and body for proper fuel such as it’s anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds plus it tastes great too. When buying chocolate make sure it is over 70% cocoa for benefits and with coconut oil it’s best when purchasing unrefined and non-GMO products.
I hope enjoy this recipe treat. If you give this a go, please i would love to hear what you came up with.
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SERVES: about 12-15
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
2 tsp coconut oil, unrefined
3/4 cup crunch, either nuts or crisp rice cereals
dash, sea salt
INSTRUCTIONS:
In a heatproof bowl, combine the chocolate and coconut oil. Melt either over the stove or microwave at 15-20 second intervals. When just melted, add in your crunch or added items; stir until combined. Place chocolate mixture into a baking pan 8×8 with parchment for easy clean and release. Make sure it’s evenly distributed. Cover and place the pan in the freezer for 10-15 minutes, or until set.
When set, either keep it in the refrigerator for firmness or on counter to bring up to room temperature for softer texture if needed. That’s it. Enjoy.
NUTRITIONAL CONTENT: calories 136; total fat 9g; cholesterol 4mg; sodium 90mg; total carbohydrates 11.7g; dietary fiber 1.2g; sugars 9g; protein 2.5g; calcium 3%; iron 4% and potassium 2%.